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Chapter 4
Matthea Robbins
True or False
1. Crimes are either classified as felonies or misdemeanors according to the severity to their potential punishment.
True
True or False
2. Generally, all the jurors must vote for conviction before a person can be convicted of a crime.
True
True or False
3. It is not a crime to buy property that you know has been stolen.
False
True or False
4. “Falsely making or altering a writing to defraud another” is the definition of the crime of embezzlement.
FalseIt is known as forgery
True or False
5. Generally, what is a crime for an adult is juvenile delinquency for a minor.
True
Multiple Choice
6. Under common law, how were those below the age of seven treated with regard to criminal intent? a. Their criminal intent had to be proven in court.b. They were presumed incapable of forming
criminal intent.c. They were treated the same as any other alleged
criminal.d. None of these
b. They were presumed incapable of forming criminal intent.
Multiple Choice
7. A crime is a punishable offense committed againsta. The courtsb. Societyc. A victimd. All of the above
b. Society
Multiple Choice
8. Which of the following parties would not be held to have criminal intent? a. The voluntarily intoxicatedb. The insanec. The extremely carelessd. All of the above would be held to have
criminal intent.
b. The insane
Multiple Choice
9. Which of the following is not a potential defense to criminal charges?a. Ignorance of the lawb. Self-defensec. Criminal insanityd. All of the above are a potential defense to
criminal charges.
a. Ignorance of the law
Multiple Choice
10. a search to discover evidence will be deemed reasonable if there is ________ for it. a. Immunityb. Hazardous potentialc. Probable cause d. Probable consent
c. Probable cause
Completion
11. The conduct of the defendant that violates the statute is referred to as the criminal ______.
act
Completion
12. Russell threw a paper cup out his window at a stoplight. Although Russell can not be placed in jail for littering, he can be severely fined. Littering is a type of criminal offense known as a(n) _______.
infraction
Completion
13. Victor was arrested and accused of a variety of crimes including arson, bribery =, ad conspiracy to commit fraud. Victor and his attorney agree that he will plead guilty to the bribery charges in exchange for having the more serious crimes of arson and conspiracy dropped. This process is known as ____________.
plea bargaining
Completion
14. A crime punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for less than one year, by fine, or both is known as a(n) _________.
misdemeanor
Completion
15. Entering into a building without permission when intending to commit a crime therein is known as __________.
burglary